Your Child is Hurting, And We’re Here for You Both
When something happens to your child’s teeth, it’s hard to know what to do first. You’re searching for answers, and you’re trying to stay calm for them at the same time, but you don’t have to work through this on your own. Dr. Ritchie has helped many families through situations just like yours.
Call us, tell us what happened, and we’ll guide you through what happens next.
How To Reach Us
During Our Business Hours
Call our team, tell us what happened, and we’ll get your little one in as quickly as we can, often the same day.
Outside of Business Hours
Call our office line and follow the prompts to leave an after-hours message. Let us know your child’s name, what happened, and the best number to reach you. We’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
While You’re On Your Way
Keeping Them Comfortable Until You’re Here
If a Tooth Was Knocked Out
- Pick up the tooth by the crown (the white part), and be careful not to touch the root.
- Rinse it gently with water, no soap.
- Place it in a glass of milk and bring it with you.
- Don’t wrap the tooth in a tissue.
- Don’t try to reinsert it yourself.
If a Tooth Is Chipped or Broken
- Rinse their mouth gently with warm water.
- Hold a cold compress against their cheek to reduce swelling.
- Don’t let them chew anything on the side of the damaged tooth.
If They’ve Got a Toothache
- Have them rinse with warm salt water.
- Hold a cold compress against their cheek if there’s swelling.
- Don’t put aspirin directly on the gum as it can irritate the tissue.
If There’s Bleeding Inside the Mouth
- If bleeding won’t slow down, go to your nearest ER.
- Apply gentle pressure with a clean, damp cloth.
- Use a cold compress to reduce swelling.
Why Choose Us As Your Emergency Pediatric Dentist?
Coming in during a dental emergency is stressful, and we want you to know what to expect before you arrive.
Dr. Ritchie has spent years caring for children through dental emergencies. Our team knows pediatric dentistry well and stays current on approaches that make treatment more comfortable and effective for kids. When your child is with us, they’re being cared for by people who do this every day and take it seriously.
We’ll also take the time to explain what’s happening at every step, to you and to your child, in a way that makes sense. We won’t move forward until you both feel informed and comfortable.
You Called, And We’re Here to Help.
We’ve helped many families through moments like this one. We’ve seen children come in anxious and leave relaxed and reassured, asking when they can come back. That’s what keeps us doing this work.
Your child is going to be okay – we’re here for you both.